Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2024

The Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2024 creates a new designation system for foreign countries that unlawfully detain U.S. citizens, allowing the Secretary of State to label them as "State Sponsors of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention" based on specific criteria like detaining Americans or failing to release them after notification. The bill requires the Department of State to report designations and terminations to Congress, mandate travelers to high-risk countries to certify they've reviewed travel advisories, and establish an advisory council with input from formerly detained citizens and experts. It also creates a "declaration of invalidity" for released detainees to help with background checks and sets timelines for determining if U.S. citizens are wrongfully detained. This legislation primarily affects U.S. citizens traveling or living abroad, the Department of State, and foreign governments that detain U.S. nationals.